ML19259B353

Forwards NRC Policy Statement Re Reactor Safety Study (WASH-1400) in Light of Recent Rept by Risk Assessment Review Group,Headed by H Lewis.Forwards Addl Detailed Instructions for NRC Re Review Group Rept

ML19259B353
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Issue date:	01/18/1979
From:	Hendrie J NRC COMMISSION (OCM)
To:	Hart G SENATE, ENVIRONMENT & PUBLIC WORKS
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RTR-WASH-1400 NUDOCS 7901310144
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UNITED STATES f.3.,

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION j. i/l).Rh,)y *,S WASHINGTON, D. C. 20555 k$

Jant7ary 18,1979

%., f OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN Tha Honorable Gary Hart, Chairman Subcommittee on Nuclear Regulation Committee on Environment and Public Works United States Senate llashington, D.C. 20510

Dear Mr. Chairman:

As you know, the Commission has been discussing a policy statement concerning its views regarding the Reactor Safety Study (WASH-1400) in light of the recent report of the Risk Assessment Review Group headed by Dr. Harold Lewis.

I am enclosing a copy of the Commission's policy statement on this matter and a copy of the Commission's instructions to the staff as to actions to be taken regarding the. Review Group report.

Sincerely, D*"D D'3' l f s

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m Joseph M. Hendrie Chairman

Enclosure:

As stated cc: Sen. James McClure 2012 141 7 9 01310 /'/M